Dust Storm — Coachella Valley, California

2022-10-07 · Coachella Valley, California

Event narrative

A strong dust storm, originating in Yuma County (Arizona) and Imperial County moved into the Coachella Valley on October 6. Widespread reports of strong winds and severely reduced visibility were received across the deserts, mountains and inland valleys. The following are received reports:

ASOS station KTRM Thermal Airport reported visibility below 1/4 mile in blowing dust.

ASOS station KPSP Palm Springs Airport reported visibility of 3/4 mile in blowing dust.

Mesonet station WWAC1 Whitewater RAWS reported dust storm in the San Gorgonio Pass, with a 43 mph wind gust out of the southeast.

Wider weather episode

A strong dust storm, originating in Yuma County (Arizona) and Imperial County moved into San Diego and Riverside Counties on October 6. Widespread reports of strong winds and severely reduced visibility were received across the deserts, mountains and inland valleys.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1059213. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.